Pays $53k — $15k below the Social Worker market median of ~$67k (11 jobs) · Above average in Social Work for work-life (6.3/10, vs 5,645 in this specialty)
Therapist (LMSW, LPC-A, and LMFT-A)
About the Role
Outpatient therapist role in Houston, TX. Flexible hours, start-up caseload, comprehensive benefits. $52,500/year.
Join Journey Through Life as a Therapist (LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A) – Flexible Schedule in Houston, Texas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53,000 annually.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 6 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday
- PTO
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Journey Through Life in Houston, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for conducting behavioral health assessments and developing treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults in home or community settings. They must also provide crisis intervention, coordinate intake appointments, and maintain accurate electronic documentation in compliance with reimbursement standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling and possess a valid Texas provisional license (P-LPC, LPCI, LMSW, or LPCMH). Additionally, a valid Texas driver's license, automobile insurance, and access to a vehicle are required for community-based service delivery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (LMSW, LPC-A, and LMFT-A) at Journey Through Life a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,645 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 16% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$53k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.3/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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